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Kentucky Lake/Lake Barkley Fishing


Want to go fishing but just don't know where to start?  Or do you want to improve your fishing skills with knowledge and advice from an expert?  No sweat!  We're proud to present Fishing 101, a comprehensive guide to fishing Kentucky and Barkley Lakes.  Fishing 101 was written by professional guide Dave Stewart exclusively for ExploreKentuckyLake.com.  Click here for Fishing 101!

Kentucky Lake & Lake Barkley Fishing Reports...

Captain Kirk - 05/08/2008
"Bass fishing is good!..."

Dave Stewart - 05/02/2008
"This drop in water temperatures moved a lot of the Largemouth that were shallow and nearing spawn back out to deeper water on the lead in channel banks off the spawning areas..."

Jerry Maupin's Weekly Fishing Article - 04/28/2008
"The lake elevation was coming down and it was tough to get on a large school..."

 Malcolm Lane - 04/09/2008
"Largemouth fishing is still very good..."

John Morgan - 04/01/2008
"As the lake level falls, I think the bite will improve..."

Out On A Ledge:  An article written by Dave Stewart
Kentucky Lake Water Conditions

Kentucky Lake Area Weather
More Fishing Reports

Fishing at a Glance

Fish Species

Grade

Smallmouth Bass

B-

Largemouth Bass

B+

Crappie

B+

Catfish

B

White Bass

B

Bluegill

B

Sauger

N/A

Fishing Reports
Our fishing grades are based on an average of various fishing reports
of Kentucky and Barkley Lakes

 

Lake Conditions at a Glance

Kentucky Lake Upper

359.8'

Lake Barkley Upper

359.7'

Water Temperature

66°

Detailed Lake Conditions
Weather/Current Conditions


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